OIE Faculty Resources
Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
Faculty-led study abroad trips provide an important piece of the overall study abroad
picture at Albany State University. ASU and the Office of Office of International
Education have had several well-respected study abroad programs of this type that
are highly successful.
Faculty members who lead these programs accept responsibility for students’ well being
while abroad and spend significant time and energy in pre-planning and in carrying
out logistical details while abroad.
Even experienced faculty members who are accustomed to the role of classroom instructor
may find the additional role of travel agent, bookkeeper, security guard, first aid
administrator, confidante, social planner, and emergency responder to be an overwhelming
task. The Office of International Education can provide a framework for most aspects
of planning a short-term faculty-led program abroad including budgetary planning,
logistical factors, curricular issues, and emergency preparedness.
In support of these programs, Office of International Education staff can advise faculty
leaders, direct interested students, support administrative functions and conduct
targeted pre-departure orientation sessions (required for all study abroad participants).
Please click the links to access the resources below and contact Office of International Education for more information.
University System of Georgia (USG) International Education Policies, Procedures, and
Forms
USG Faculty Study Abroad Handbook
Study Abroad Practices & Procedures Manual
ASU Faculty Guidelines for Study Abroad Programs Proposals
The above guideline gives faculty step-by-step instructions on developing a proposal
for a study abroad program.
Faculty Course Approval Template
Official course approval that must be approved by Academic Affairs in order to proceed
with a study abroad program. Attach syllabus for each class to this form when submitting
to ASU Office of Office of International Education
Study Abroad Syllabus Guideline
Memorandum of Understanding Template (MOU)
An MOU is a contract or agreement between ASU and the host institution abroad.
Sample Budget and Cost Breakdown
See the ASU Faculty Guidelines for more information on how to create a budget for
your study abroad program.